DOCUMENTARIES

THE ADVENTURERS
4 x 60:00
There are cultures all over the world that are on the brink of disappearing. “The Adventurers” follows the efforts of maverick explorers working to document and preserve vanishing civilizations. This four-part documentary mini-series, filmed and post-produced in High Definition, was originally commissioned for CBC’s “The Nature of Things with David Suzuki”. Available in HD.

AMAZONAS
1 x 60:00
A truly vibrant hour-long television documentary which will mesmerize the viewers as they experience a spectacular boat journey along the exotic Amazon River into the heart and soul of Brazil. This award-winning film strives to uncover the myths, truths and passions of the people who live, work and celebrate along the Amazon, including the electrifying festivities that erupt at the end of the rains.

APPASSIONATA: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND MUSIC OF
SONIA ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ
1 x 90:00
Sonia Eckhardt-Gramatté defied poverty, prejudice and the politics of two World Wars to become one of the most intriguing composers of the 20th Century. Appassionata spans the years from her mysterious origins in Russia to her tragic death in Germany, and explores the two constants in her turbulent life, her fierce determination to succeed in a male sphere of artistry and her intense passion for the two husbands who both inspired her career.

THE ATOM SMASHERS
1 x 60:00 / 1 x 90:00
"The Atom Smashers" is a documentary feature that chronicles the hunt for the most important subatomic particle in the universe. In America, top physicists search for the tiny "God Particle" (and a Nobel Prize) using the Tevatron, a circular particle accelerator that operates in a four-mile tunnel buried underground. In Europe, a bigger, stronger and faster collider machine is poised to come online and join the race. An exploration of the profound but frustrating difficulties of particle physics, "The Atom Smashers" follows modern scientific heroes as they race each other to discover the truths that intersect science, politics and culture.

THE BAJA ODYSSEY: SIX GUYS AND A HUMMER
1 x 60:00
The "Baja 1000" is the most grueling road race in North America and one of the toughest on the planet. This non-stop day-and-night race, running since 1967, covers 1,000 miles of pavement, bush, rock and desert from Tijuana, Mexico at the USA border all the way down to La Paz, Mexico at the bottom of the Baja Desert. Contestants in the Baja 1000 need guts, a lot of money and a state-of-the-art truck. Besides navigating a treacherous terrain, competitors must overcome directional nightmares, wandering livestock and sleep deprivation. This superb documentary film tells of the trials and challenges of six fellows who form Team Odyssey after their decision to take their custom-modified Hummer vehicle and embark on this incredible path to glory.

BIKECAR
1 x 90:00
Snowboarders Travis, Louie and Scotty approached travel differently one winter. Putting snowmobiles and 4x4 sport utility vehicles to shame, the crew travelled across the Great Northwest of North America in a bikecar. They built their own pedal-powered vehicle and called it a "bikecar". Pulling a trailer with snowboards and gear, the crew pedaled in search of snow. "Bikecar" is a one-of-a-kind documentary which brings new perspective to travel, adventure and snowboarding.

BLACK INDIANS: AN AMERICAN STORY
1 x 60:00
Narrated by James Earl Jones, "Black Indians: An American Story" examines a minority group that is discounted and often ignored by mainstream media. Sharing a common past, many African Americans and Native Americans have combined to create a unique culture that has meshed the traditions and fine heritage of both. Little known, little documented and often marginalized, this group has become all but invisible at the dawn of the new millennium.

BLOOD, GUTS & NO GLORY
1 x 60:00
As told by the wrestlers themselves, this excellent made-for-television documentary film highlights personal interviews with Jimmy Hart, Mick Foley, D-Lo Brown and Kid Kash and more. Blood, Guts & No Glory delves into the dark corners of wrestling's truths, shining a spotlight on important and controversial subjects such as: drug use, politics in the business, homosexuality, the effects of lifestyle on family, the truth about payments and much more. Feeling the pressures to succeed and stay at the top of their sport, professional athletes often turn to other, sometimes unethical practises, such as steroid use. Blood, Guts & No Glory shows the frustration, heartache, family issues, and disappointment that these athletes experience.

THE BRAIN THAT CHANGES ITSELF
1 x 60:00
For the past 400 years, we have thought of the human brain as a machine: A hard-wired instrument incapable of fundamental change. We have been wrong. “The Brain That Changes Itself” is a documentary that shows the brain as fluid rather than hardwired. Best-selling author, psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Norman Doidge introduces viewers to brilliant scientists championing this new perspective and the astonishing progress of people whose lives have been saved and transformed because of it. Available in HD.

THE CALL OF AFRICA
13 x 60:00
Most television viewers around the world think of "war", "starvation" and "disease" when they think of Africa. This may be the case in many parts of this great continent, but there is another side to Africa, one that differs enormously from the stereotypical view. The Call of Africa shows us contemporary Africa and how many millions of Africans live and prosper and carry on happy and fruitful lives, from their art to love, and from their religions to power. This superb 13-part series shows viewers the fascinating stories that emerge from the contrast between tradition and modernity, between the rural and urban worlds, between the coastal and inland societies. Episodes highlight issues such as power struggles, death, weapon exchange, roles of women and the impact of westerners.

CLOSER TO TRUTH
39 x 30:00
Hosted by Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, “Closer To Truth” is the definitive series on Cosmos, Consciousness and God. This global journey, shot and post-produced completely in High Definition, is a search of vital ideas of existence. It features the world's leading scientists, philosophers, theologians, and diverse thinkers as they explore new knowledge of the universe, meaning and purpose in the most comprehensive, compelling, and accessible series on these subjects ever produced for television. Currently in broadcast on PBS in the USA, it is an exhilarating experience getting “Closer To Truth”. Available in HD.

COMBAT AIRCRAFTS - NEW FOR 2010
5 x 60:00
In 1903, the Wright brothers invented the airplane, and that event changed the rules of war forever. From war to war, technology has improved step-by-step in an effort to achieve the ultimate aerial war machine. Pacific Media’s “Combat Aircrafts” follows the history of the aerial assault vehicle from the creation of the aeroplane to its militarization during World War I and the Russian Revolution. Viewers learn that it was the Spanish Civil War that served as the testing ground for the German airplanes of the Third Reich in the lead-up to the Second World War. Through effective narration and incredible archival footage (including many never-before-seen sequences), this remarkable television series gives viewers a fresh look at the role played by the airplane in war.

DANCE OF MY HEART
1 x 90:00
A pioneer of Cuban classical ballet, Alberto Alonso was among the greatest choreographers of all time. This documentary, which unfolds like a feature film, tells the life story of this amazing innovator. At age 76, after a lifetime defining modern dance, Alonso defected from Cuba to the United States becoming the oldest and most renowned faculty member at Florida's Santa Fe Community College. Dance of my Heart takes viewers on an extraordinary biographical journey through the life, the passion, and the eyes of this magnificent man. Available in HD.

THE DEATH ZONE
1 x 60:00
Catch, tag and release White Sharks. Now, that's a job! Especially when it occurs in "THE DEATH ZONE". This remarkable documentary provides indepth coverage of the intense peril that these shark researchers find for themselves. The fabulous ground-breaking footage delivers the catching of mature white sharks, man-handling them onto an innovative sling on the side of the research vessel, keeping them alive while large GPS tracking devices are affixed to their dorsal fins, and then releasing them. Informative, entertaining, and the science is right up to the minute. Sensational cinematography.

DISCOVER CHINA
6 x 60:00
China is arguably the last cultural frontier that has yet to be fully explored. "Discover China" is a pioneering series of 6 enlightened documentary productions that expose images never before filmed by a non-mainland China crew. The series exposes viewers to traditional, and disappearing, cultural practices such as foot binding; examines ancient tribes that today struggle against poverty and the environment; and looks at edible delicacies that might nevertheless be considered inedible by outsiders. The result is a series of films that provide inside access in a stark, visceral and beautiful manner that opens up the border of a superpower that has traditionally remained a mystery.

EDGE OF THE EARTH - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
When MTV Music Award-winning, platinum-selling rock & roll band Thirty Seconds To Mars set out to make an epic music video in the environmentally-threatened Arctic, the band, fronted by brothers Shannon and Jared Leto, did not expect that torrential weather, dangerous icebergs and airline industry bureaucracy might conspire to make this production one of the most difficult endeavours of their career. “Edge of the Earth” is the behind-the-scenes story of one of the music industry’s hottest bands working to produce a global awareness, high-production-value music video against the backdrop of the environmental trouble-spot that is the Arctic. Available in HD.

FEARLESS MOUNTAIN - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
An exquisite forest monastery shelters hundreds of adherents to the 248 precepts that Buddhist monks have been living by for more than 2500 years. While one might expect this monastery to exist in Asia, it is in fact located in California, America! “Fearless Mountain” is a documentary about the forest-dwelling Theravadan Monks at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, a community of monks, mostly American-born, men who have turned away from the pace and pressure of “modern” life to seek a more enlightened path. This is the story of young people who have decided to leave a life of Western ideology and turn their passion over to Eastern philosophy.

THE FINEST HOURS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR - NEW FOR 2010
21 x 60:00
The definitive story of World War II, as told in a way that only internationally-acclaimed war archive filmmaker, Pacific Media, could tell it, “The Finest Hours of the Second World War” takes viewers to the front lines of the European, the Pacific and the African theatres of the deadliest conflict in human history. Entire hours are devoted to the rise of the Axis powers, the diplomatic pleas and military ambushes that would unite the Allies, the great battles that would define the era, and the devastating final conclusion that would introduce the world to the terrible possibilities that exist with atomic weaponry. Masterfully scripted, and full of authentic footage, “The Finest Hours of the Second World War” is a television / home video event opportunity that must not be missed.

FIRST RESPONSE
1 x 60:00
Tsunamis, mass shootings and fires: tragedies occur everyday. But when it is you or your family stuck in a vulnerable situation, who will be there to help? This exciting 60-minute documentary follows the first responders who put their lives on the line everyday to save others. They are trained for the unexpected, including rescue missions in raging grass fires and multiple car pileups. These heroes are also called to the scene when hazardous waste spills or wild animals are in trouble. Whether a big city in America or Europe; or a village in India or Africa, those working in groups as emergency workers are a vital part to any community. Watch these first responders in action!

FLIGHT FROM DEATH: THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY
1 x 90:00
Narrated by acclaimed actor Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects, Vanity Fair, Miller's
Crossing), this sensational 90-minute documentary film is the most comprehensive and thought-provoking investigation of humankind's relationship with death. Using Ernst Becker's classic work, "The Denial of Death" as a starting point, Flight From Death: The Quest For Immortality uncovers death anxiety as a root cause of human behaviour and examines the events of 9/11 from the perspective of this fear. Whether from fear or curiosity, death is a subject that comes across everybody's mind and Flight From Death approaches this topic with captivating theories and personal stories.

FLOATING LAMP OF THE SHADOW VALLEY
1 x 60:00
With four wars in six years and two long decades of unrelenting terrorism, Kashmir has seen much turmoil. Floating Lamp of the Shadow Valley is a one-hour documentary of film festival quality which illustrates a tiny symbol of hope in Arif, a ten-year-old boy who works as a ferryman to support his siblings and mother. The conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir not only plays a role in the background of this film, it affects Arif's life directly as his absent father is directly involved in the terrorism. This is truly an amazing story about the hopes and aspirations of a resourceful little boy and his boat.

THE FORBIDDEN TEAM
1 x 60:00
"The Forbidden Team" is an inspiring documentary story about a national football team without a nation. A group of Danish and Tibetan soccer players form a team composed entirely of exiled Tibetans. The team is managed by a Danish coach who finds it hard to accept his players’ Buddhist philosophy of refusing to show aggression. Against great odds, but with guidance from the Dalai Lama himself, these players in exile compete on a national stage against Greenland in a match that is less about the final score than it is about the unlikely group that comes together to play it.

FOUR SEASONS OF ISADORE SHARP - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
It all started with one hotel in 1961. The Four Seasons Hotel. Fifty years later, this empire now includes 79 luxury hotels in 33 countries. “The Four Seasons of Isadore Sharp” is a biographical documentary offering inside access to the world and the mind of the founder of the hotel chain that revolutionized hospitality. Viewers experience Sharp’s rise and fall as an entrepreneur as he struggles to fund and build his first hotel, and meets the challenges of great personal and professional setbacks and triumphs. His persistence, creativity and business acumen would propel the Four Seasons brand to become a $3 billion business. This is the story of how Issy Sharp defined the hotel business. Available in HD.

GARGOYLES: GUARDIANS OF THE GATE
1 x 60:00
Gargoyles! For centuries, we have adorned our rooftops with these mythical and mysterious beasts. Come pierce the shroud of mystery and superstition that surrounds these most recognizable of cursed creatures. Learn what their bearing and expression say about their plight…and yours. From the spires of Notre Dame, to the halls of Oxford and Princeton University, to the skyline of New York, join us as we delve into the amazing legends and surprising reality of these carved creatures.

THE GREAT WAR - NEW FOR 2010
5 x 60:00
The definitive 5-part series profiling the cause, the players, the trenches and the outcome of World War I, "The Great War" takes viewers on an historical journey starting in 1888 when Wilhelm II ascended to the German throne. With ambitions to make Germany a world power, this leader's increasing militarism gave rise to a series of international crises that culminated in the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which triggered World War I. This is the ultimate year-by-year account of World War I.

THE GREATEST PET RESCUE EVER
1 x 60:00 and 1 x 90:00
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a massive storm that devastated and nearly destroyed the city of New Orleans, the United States of America suffered the worst domestic animal crisis in its history. Tens of thousands of house pets were left to die in neighbourhoods all across the region as owners were forced to evacuate without their pets. Officials, rescuers and adopters of animals worked through the devastation only to discover that not everyone was working toward the same goal. "The Greatest Pet Rescue Ever" is an extraordinary look at a city in chaos and the volunteers who came from all over the world to help restore order.

HEAVEN ON EARTH: THE RISE AND FALL OF SOCIALISM
3 x 60:00
Much of the history of the past 200 years revolved around a single idea called 'socialism'. At its crest in the 1970s, roughly 60% of the earth's population lived under governments that espoused socialism in one form or another. Then, suddenly, it all collapsed. WHY? This new documentary mini-series tells the fascinating story of an idea that tried to turn the world upside down and for a time succeeded. From the idealists and theorists to the dictators and the democrats, this is the epic chronicle of a movement that rivaled the great religions in sweep and power. 3-hour Mini-Series to be broadcast on PBS (USA Public Television) in Summer 2005. Now available.

HIGHWAY IN MY VEINS: TRUCKERS IN INDIA
1 x 60:00
To break the monotony, frustration and loneliness of the road, many truck drivers in INDIA rely on casual relationships with women in the truck stops and villages along their routes. Highway in My Veins: Truckers in India is a one-hour documentary film which poignantly illustrates the life of truckers in India and their growing vulnerability to AIDS. Over many years, entire communities along the most frequented routes have turned sex work into a flourishing industry, but use of condoms is rare and these highways are the breeding grounds of the AIDS epidemic. Sadly, it is estimated that more than three hundred thousand truckers in India are infected with AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

HITLER: ANECDOTES, MYTHS & LIES - NEW FOR 2010
6 x 60:00
Exploring Adolf Hitler like no television programme ever before, “Hitler: Anecdotes, Myths and Lies” provides viewers with inside access from his obscure beginnings to his final days. Recounting the most significant events of Hitler’s life, this informative series provides a brutal and vivid picture of the Nazi dictator and his ever-present entourage. The series also features extensive insight into other world leaders of the day, including Josef Stalin who was fearful that Hitler’s rule would end his own; Winston Churchill, whose steely resolve brought England into the War; and American President Franklin Roosevelt whose country’s powerful non-intervention lobby had the United States sit on the sidelines as Hitler took over control of Europe.

HITLER TO HIROSHIMA: THE WORLD AT WAR
4 x 60:00
This NEW 4-hour Mini-Series delivers World War II in a fresh, dramatic, captivating presentation of this epic struggle like viewers have not seen before. The producers spent 5 years researching and collating archival footage from non-traditional sources to create a unique approach to the horrifying drama of the Axis Powers' tyrannical campaign to enslave peoples around the globe. Hitler to Hiroshima documents Hitler's Germany, Tojo's Japan and Mussolini's Italy as they join forces to crush the free world. From Hitler to Hiroshima. The beginning and the end. Throughout all 4 episodes, the viewer is kept entertained while being informed with sequences and images that have not surfaced before. This is a must-see television epic.

HOLLYWOOD GOES TO WAR
26 x 60:00
Convinced that feature films had an extraordinary power to mobilize public opinion, the U.S. Government "recruited" Hollywood to boost the war effort during World War II. Host Frank Capra Jr. provides excellent introductions and film synopses at the beginning of each fascinating episode, with insightful observations and analyses at the wrap-up of each chapter of this superb series. Along with these great directors, other major Hollywood figures such as Walt Disney, Clark Gable, Ronald Reagan, Walter Huston and scores of other motion picture industry stars added their creative energies to the task of winning the war. Your viewers can now relive this era in Hollywood Goes to War!

HONEYBOY
1 x 90:00
A legendary musician -- and a performer at the inauguration of the United States of America President Barack Obama -- David "Honeyboy" Edwards was born on a plantation, hopped trains playing guitar around the country at age 16 and became an early pioneer of the musical phenomenon known as The Blues. Featuring interviews with Edwards, B.B. King and other Blues greats, "Honeyboy" is a biographical journey that is as much the story of the man as it is about the music that he helped to create.

HUMMINGBIRDS: DAZZLING JEWELS
1 x 30:00
More than 5 years of behavioral research and field work has led to this extraordinary documentary about the life of Hummingbirds. Recorded in high-definition in Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil, this film provides: unique, never-before-seen close-ups of Hummingbirds; their nutrition and metabolism; scenes of behavior; the birds’ relationship with flowers; their adaptability to the environment; and much more. Available in HD.
Also available for Home Video (DVD):
The Video Guide to Hummingbirds (100 species x approx. 1’ each).
A comprehensive review of the most popular one hundred species of hummingbirds recorded in their natural habitats. Available in HD.

ICONS OF WRESTLING
13 x 30:00
Discover the incredible lives of Wrestling's greatest legends in Icons of Wrestling. This 13- part biography series features greats such as Gorgeous George, the man that everyone loved to hate, The Iron Sheik, Lou Thesz, and body beautiful Mr. America. This was Wrestling at its finest. The 1950's, 60's and 70's were the golden days of Wrestling. It was so popular on television that there were only a handful of shows that rivaled Wrestling in popularity. This excellent series (13 x 30' - 13 episodes - 13 icons) helps recapture the excitement of those years with interviews, behind-the-scenes commentary by the wrestlers themselves along with never-before-seen interviews with their family, friends and peers, and also clips from some of their most memorable matches.

IN THE COMPANY OF MOOSE - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
Biologist Vic VanBallenberghe has spent more time living with wild moose than anyone in the world. So much time in fact that he was absent for much of the childhood of his only son. Determined to learn more about the father he hardly knows, Vic’s son, documentary filmmaker Jonathan VanBallenberghe, chronicles a season of his father’s research at Denali National Park in Alaska and tells the story through his film, “In The Company of Moose”. While capturing the most extensive, amazing, and up-close HD footage of moose ever caught on film and learning about this majestic animal, Jonathan recognizes the magnificence of Vic’s life work, and a gap is bridged between father and son. Available in HD.

INTO THE AIR: A KITEBOARDING EXPERIENCE
1 x 60:00
Shot on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, Into The Air: A Kiteboarding Experience is a superb feature-length documentary showcasing today's fastest growing extreme water sport. Kiteboarding's roots and influences arose from a combination of snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing and windsurfing. Into The Air features an incredibly talented and diverse group of male and female riders, and viewers are exposed to their day-to-day life including background stories, tragedies, triumphs and reasons for pursuing this unique lifestyle.

JUST, MELVIN: JUST EVIL
1 x 80:00
Winner of numerous Best Documentary Awards Just, Melvin is a heart-wrenching documentary feature film which describes how individuals in a family can fall apart based on the warped actions of one person. Emmy-Award winning director, James Ronald Whitney, re-visits his own family's very dark past by interviewing his aunts and documenting their horrid stories. The terror stems from Whitney's grandfather, Melvin Just, who for years molested his children, and his stepchildren, including Whitney's own mother. When Whitney boldly confronts Melvin, evil unfolds right on the screen as Melvin denies ever conducting these cruel acts on his children. Just, Melvin premiered nationally on HBO and is a devastating portrayal of how evil one person can be.

KLUNKERZ
1 x 90:00
In the late 1960's and early 1970's, a handful of hippie cyclists literally reinvented the wheel. These early pioneers scavenged frames from dumpsters and junkyards, lifting parts from road bikes and motorcycles to build a better way down the mountain. Little did they realize that their obsessive tinkering would ultimately lead to the birth of a billion dollar industry and an Olympic sport. These modified bikes - mountain bikes - became affectionately known as Klunkerz. This film festival favourite delves into the history of this action sport.

LABYRINTH: THE HISTORY OF THE MAZE
1 x 60:00
For centuries, these larger-than-life puzzles have symbolized mankind's search for eternal truths. Today, mazes continue to draw us in, daring us to solve ancient riddles as we tread their perplexing pathways. Discover the secret meanings and religious significance of the maze, and visit some of the most astounding and beautiful examples of this mystical art form. Spectacular gardens, ancient vistas and bedeviling modern designs are woven into a rich story of art, myth and spiritual discovery.

LAST FLIGHT HOME
1 x 60:00
More than 200 military airplanes crashed around the islands of Palau during the spectacular sky battles of World War 2. In an instant, the soldiers that piloted these aircrafts were lost to their families with the only explanation being a telegram informing the loved ones of their loss. “Last Flight Home” is the story of a team of explorers who today dedicate their lives to searching the waters and jungles of Palau. Their mission is to locate information and airplane remnants that will lead to the identification and recovery of the American soldiers who are listed as MISSING-IN-ACTION.

LESSONS FROM IRAQ
1 x 60:00
Armed with a video camera and a home-made press pass, documentary filmmaker Mike Shiley ventured into the Iraqi warzone to uncover the real stories that would not be told by the international press. What he found were cautionary tales of a country entrenched in an armed conflict that its citizens did not invite, and the sad stories of young soldiers in an armed struggle whose only wishes were to return back to their homes. "Lessons from Iraq" is not simply the story of the Iraq War, but a visceral war-torn education of what happens to regular people when warring nations turn their homes, and lives, into a battleground.

MALL SANTA
1 x 60:00
“Mall Santa” is a fun and quirky documentary about the men who are paid every December to wear white beards and big red suits. They are Mall Santas and hire by shop owners to bring children and their families into the malls during the Christmas season. This is the story of three Mall Santas. Viewers learn the good and the bad, and the business of the job. But, most importantly, viewers see the wonderful interactions these hired Santas have with the children who are still young enough to believe in holiday magic. Available in HD.

THE MOUNTAINS OF YESTERDAY
1 x 60:00
Three groups of tremendous rock towers in the foothills of the Pyrenees in Northern Spain, some with peaks over 1,000 feet (300 meters), have challenged mountain climbers for decaces. During the 1930s and 1940s, almost all of the peaks were conquered, except for one single pinnacle, the deadly “Cigar”. This is the factual story (with some re-enactments) of the attempts, failures and ultimate conquest of this great peak, certainly the most tragic in the history of these wondrous summits. This film has won multiple awards at numerous film festivals.

MUMBAI MASALA
1 x 30:00
For once, the enquiring eyes of the motion picture camera go beyond documenting India's poverty and problems and delve into a new side of the country. Viewers experience a side where the people are yearning to improve their lives, to succeed in their efforts and to strive for more. Through Bollywood cinema, cricket and religion, be introduced to an India rarely seen. A spicy culture and a spicy people!

NATIVE AMERICAN HEALING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
1 x 60:00
A comprehensive look at the ancient health and healing methods of American aboriginals, "Native American Healing in the 21st Century" uncovers the invaluable contributions that Native Americans made to early frontier living, showing how many of the healing plants and herbs that early European settlers were taught by the aboriginal people are still important sources of today's modern methods of maintaining health.

THE NEW TECHNOLOGY OF WAR
5 x 60:00
From the world's #1 science and technology authority, comes an explosive new television series presenting the near-total transformation of the 21st century military: exotic weapons, extreme science, and futuristic inventions….happening now! Produced in association with Popular Mechanics Magazine, this spectacular documentary series (completed September 2006) features never-seen footage, exclusive expert interviews and the latest updates. Complete with an informative and compelling narrative, the episodes highlight: Counter-Terrorism, Ground Combat, Airpower, Seapower and The Future of War.

NOTRE DAME: WITNESS TO HISTORY
1 x 60:00
The Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris is shrouded in romance and myth, mystery and intrigue. Eight centuries of faith, pageantry, revolution and revival have unfolded in her shadow. With breathtaking photography, rare archival material, and insights from leading scholars, architects, and theologians, Notre Dame: Witness to History tells the remarkable story of this Parisian landmark and brings to life the fascinating characters - both real and fictional - whose destinies are woven into the legend of this most famous of all cathedrals.

OceanZOO
13 x 30:00
This incredible 13-part series follows the daily routines in three diverse Aquariums located in the South Western Pacific. Sharks, penguins, stingrays and marine biologists are among the few that take center stage in this engaging series. From working with Great White Sharks to rescuing injured marine creatures, OceanZOO is on location in the ocean environments that surround us. Whether on land or in the water, zoos are extremely important for conservation and education of wildlife. This series shows how the underwater environment makes the zoologist's job far more challenging than their terrestrial counterparts.

ORCHID DELIRIUM
1 x 60:00
Orchids: the seductive sirens of the natural world. With over 30,000 varieties, they are the largest family of flowering plants. For centuries, orchids were treasures of the rich. Today, the obsession is open to all. The story goes to Miami and New York and takes the viewer behind the scenes at two of the largest and most prestigious orchid expositions. Watch growers prepare lush displays, collectors swoon over new hybrids, and judges ruthlessly search for the perfect orchid. But most of all, through stunning photography, enjoy the elegant beauty of the orchids themselves. Explore a world of science and obsession.

OUR DAILY BREAD
13 x 30:00
This unusual but quality documentary series combines tantalizing visual images and informative, sometimes humorous dialogue to explore the historical, social and cultural aspects of bread, often referred to as "the staff of life.” From its humble ingredients of flour and water and sometimes yeast, it has been molded and baked into dozens of shapes representing different cultures throughout the world. Few people really know much about the bread they routinely purchase. This series educates, entertains and entices the viewer. Each of the 13 episodes focuses on the bread of a different country.

QUINTOSOLE
1 x 60:00
In a Milan prison, a group of inmates sign up to compete in a soccer tournament. Their most intimate dreams and desires are revealed as they train to become champions under severe conditions. In this original documentary, the sport of soccer acts as a gateway to expression for the inmates who confront their current situation and share their innermost thoughts with the filmmaker. Their discussion of the prison conditions and the indifference of government officials offers insight rarely accessed in a setting of confinement. But mostly Quintosole tells the story of an unforgettable championship.

ROOM ZERO
1 x 90:00
After eight years of silence, convicted serial killer Wayne Adam Ford finally speaks openly about his brutal crimes. Room Zero is narrated from death row in prison by the killer himself, and by the beautiful model who sought to get into his mind. This is a startling documentary and a diary of a very dangerous man. Viewers will see and hear an accurate report of the victims and the manner of their deaths, together with photos of graphic body parts, and a warning of "Viewer Discretion". Available in HD.

SHAUN WHITE: WIZARD OF WINTER GAMES - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
A professional Skateboarder and Snowboarder, Shaun White is not just a perennial winner of Gold at the X-Games. Fresh from his Gold Medal win at Vancouver 2010, he has now topped the podium at two straight Winter Olympic Games. With major endorsements and a highly profitable video game, he is the most successful and popular athlete in extreme sports today. “Shaun White: Wizard of Winter Games” is a documentary profile that features extensive interviews with the star, alongside high-octane action footage, providing a rare glimpse into the heart and mind of one of the world’s most internationally-known celebrity athletes. Available in HD.

SILENT WARRIOR - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
When J. Curtis Goldman failed his eye exam after enlisting in the US Army Air Corps in 1941, he thought that his dream of being a fighter pilot had vanished.  But the military gave him a second opportunity, the opportunity to fly an engine-less aircraft designed to be dropped from high altitudes and soar quietly behind enemy lines bringing needed supplies and personnel with it.  Goldman accepted the challenge and become a Silent Warrior, one of the elite members of the Air Force trained and qualified to fly this unique aircraft. “Silent Warrior” is a documentary telling the impact the American glider corps had on the outcome of World War 2.

SOCCER IN THE NEW WORLD
2 x 60:00
The historical significance of soccer and its influence on North and South America is examined through fascinating archival footage and insightful interviews in this superb, thought-provoking TWO-HOUR documentary Special. "Soccer in the New World" brings the whole soccer story into focus, highlighting the heroes (such as Pele, Sir Stanley Matthews, Roberto Bettega and Giorgio Chinaglia) who helped popularize the game and identifying/analyzing the obstacles and challenges that led the sport on a never-ending uphill/downhill/uphill development in Canada and the United States. Tracing the history of soccer from the 16th century all the way to present day, this film relates the soccer story with all of its political issues and controversies that directly shaped the game into what it has become today - the most popular sport in the world.

SPOTSEEKERS
1 x 60:00
Join Spotseekers on their journey to find beautiful, untouched, idyllic places for kitesurfing. This documentary is not only about the sport of kitesurfing, but the lifestyle that goes along with being an avid kiteboarder. The journey begins at Margarita Island, on El Yache Beach and progresses throughout the country of Venezuela. Complete with colourful images and inspiring stories of overcrowded beaches and blustery winds, this 60-minute film takes viewers to the heart of any water-sport fanatics' dream.

STALIN'S LAST PURGE
1 x 60:00
Stalin's Last Purge details the devious plots of Stalin's final years and is the first comprehensive film to examine his actions from the point of view of Russia's Jewish leaders. Many of them, passionate supporters of Stalin in the war, were later hunted down by his secret police. Shot in Russia, Israel and the U.S., the film draws upon rarely seen archive footage and information from the newly opened secret Soviet prison files. It includes interviews with survivors of the period and relatives of some of Stalin's victims to tell this riveting story of life in the Soviet police state.

THE SUNKEN CITY: REBUILDING POST KATRINA NEW ORLEANS
1 x 60:00 and 1 x 90:00
When Hurricane Katrina devastated and nearly destroyed the city of New Orleans in the United States of America, it was only through the efforts of millions of volunteers that life found a way to carry on. “Sunken City: Rebuilding Post Katrina New Orleans” celebrates the achievements of the fine people who rebuilt this shattered city while exploring the government structure whose haphazard response to the hurricane may have threatened the lives, and livelihood, of many. This dramatic film features the volunteers, the victims and the leaders of local advocacy groups who galvanized a great many uprooted people into working together to rebuild their lives. Available in HD.

TELLING NICHOLAS
1 x 90:00
How do you tell a seven-year-old boy his mother has just died? This was the situation in which Nicholas Lanka's father found himself after the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. This Emmy award-winning film follows the ten days in Nicholas' life after his mother was killed in the fall of the twin towers, documenting the emotional reaction from Nicholas when his father finally tells him the unbearable truth. Americans were not the only ones who lost family members on that day and this heart-wrenching film also follows 16- year-old Thanbir Ahmed, a Muslim, whose father was also killed in that same catastrophe. Telling Nicholas shows two very different families with one common story: both families lost a loved one on 9/11.

TIDELINE
20 x 30:00
Produced and completed in 2008 and available now for delivery. Tideline, narrated and presented by Cliff Curtis, acclaimed Hollywood actor, ("Die Hard", "Fracture", "Sunshine", "10,000 B.C.") reveals "the best of the best" and "the worst of the worst" that humanity has put forth in relation to our marine environments. Each episode is comprised of three core segments: (a) Environment and Wildlife Conservation; (b) Eco-Tourism; and (c) Marine Innovations, clearly emphasizing its "green" and "sustainable" themes: (a) marine reserves, depleted fish stocks, and then the beauty of Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef; (b) hovercraft, America's Cup sailing, blue fin tuna; and (c) prototype hydrofoil cars, amphibious assault vehicles, bio-diesel Earthrace; and so much more.

THUMBNAIL
1 x 60:00
A team of women mountain climbers challenge the tallest cliff on the planet, a one-mile- high granite wall, located on the South coast of Greenland. Amongst an incredible scene of the serenity of nature, the television viewer is transported to the preparation, the ascent, and the climb. Will they break the world record for longest open route climbed by women, now known as Hidrofilia?

TRAIL OF TEARS: CHEROKEE LEGACY
2 x 60:00
Narrated by James Earl Jones, "Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy" explores one of the great historical tragedies of America's aboriginal people. In 1830, eager to gain access to lands inhabited by Native Americans, President Andrew Jackson enacted the Indian Removal Act which forced the Cherokee Nation to leave their homeland and relocate into unchartered territory. Many of these forced settlers suffered from exposure, disease and starvation during the relocation. Nearly one quarter of the Cherokee Nation died along the way. Available in HD.

U-BOATS: HITLER'S SHARKS - NEW FOR 2010
3 x 60:00
From the outset of World War II, control of the seas was the key factor in the military strategy of both the Allies and the Nazis. By blockading the waters around the United Kingdom, Germany sought to deny Great Britain their critical shipments in an attempt to suffocate them. While the strategy worked successfully at the start, Hitler made a tactical error when he refused to provide his U-Boat commanders with additional submarines. This eventually led to England’s blasting through the German blockade, leading to the demise of the Nazi effort. “U-Boats: Hitler’s Sharks” examines this particular aspect of World War II while contemplating how the War might have ended if Hitler had heeded the wishes of his military commanders.

ULTIMATE OUTDOORS WITH EDDIE BROCHIN - NEW FOR 2010
39 x 30:00
An action-packed, half-hour documentary series that follows the adventures of its host, master outdoorsman Eddie Brochin, “Ultimate Outdoors with Eddie Brochin” offers a cinematic high-production-value approach to the outdoor genre. Viewers join Brochin as he travels around the USA in pursuit of adventure. The series features an entire programming stream dedicated to fishing, and an entire programming stream dedicated to other outdoor pursuits. Brochin approaches the subject matter in an entertaining and educational manner, pursuing his quarry with traditional bow-hunting equipment and even adding a red-tailed hawk named “Maverick” to his Ultimate Outdoors staff.

WAVES OF FREEDOM
1 x 60:00
This captivating adventure documentary recounts a postwar story of U.S. volunteer sailors recruited to break the British naval blockade of Palestine. Filmed in the USA, Europe and in the Mediterranean, utilizing recently discovered archival footage, WAVES OF FREEDOM is an unforgettable film that brilliantly retells the dramatic and fascinating story of the journeys and battles of a band of small ships across the waves of freedom.

WALL RATS
1 x 60:00
Tori Allen, 13, and Scott Cory, 11, are sport climbers who've excelled at international competitions. Speed climber Hans Florine believes that their small stature might allow them to make the coveted second free ascent of the Nose, a famous line shooting straight up Yosemite Valley's El Capitan. Neither Allen nor Cory have much outdoor climbing experience nor have they ever been more than 100 feet off the ground. How they'll respond to a multi-day adventure up a 3,000 foot wall is anybody's guess. With very little planning, they embark on a 5-day adventure into history.

THE WIZARD ROCUMENTARY
1 x 60:00
Enter a world where music is magic, and reading is cool. This is Wizard Rock! Inspired by the Harry Potter series, Wizard Rock musicians sing about themes from the books, and fashion their band after the characters. “The Wizard Rockumentary” documents the rise of this community, their journey from obscurity to international media coverage, and the fever pitch environment among its members in the lead-up to the release of the final book in the Harry Potter series. This is an inspirational story of the magic that exists when people follow their imagination.